Coldwater Communique
—by Lois Rooney-Giurin
Hello again from Coldwater!
From the Coldwater BIA, lots of fun events coming up soon!
Easter Eggstravaganza
April 4 — 10 a.m. at the Mill!
Perfect for the children in your life! Free!
Annual Lions’ Duck Race
May 30
This popular annual event is always huge hit – come early for better parking. The open-air vendor market runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Town Garage Sale
June 6, starting at 8 a.m.
Coldwater becomes a thrifter’s paradise. The town garage sale includes individual garage sales as well as larger ones at the churches and other charitable institutions. There’s usually food too!
Coldwater & Area Studio Tour
June 20 and 21
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
at various locations throughout Coldwater.
For more information on these events, and for updates please contact the BIA though their website at www.coldwatervillage.ca or check out their Facebook page.
The Coldwater Heritage Mill will kick off the season on Saturday, May 30, Duck Race Day! There will also be a Lucky Duck auction.
For more information or updates, check out their website, www.coldwatermill.com, or follow them on Facebook.
The Coldwater Canadiana Museum does not have an opening posted as yet, but keep watch at www.coldwatermuseum.com or their Facebook page.
The Coldwater Legion has a very active calendar which you can see at www.coldwaterlegion.com. Did you know that you can join the Legion for free during 2026? Contact them for more information. Also, if you haven’t played Trivia or Singo Bingo at the Legion, you are missing out! Please respect their parking. It is available only to members and guests, not the general public. A public lot is about 30 m away.
There are a number of community recreation programs available through Severn Township. Please check out https://www.severn.ca/play-and-explore/ for information. There are children’s programs as well as programs for seniors. Have a look!
The Library is having its usual lineup of amazing Canadian authors. If you’re sourcing your food and your consumer products from Canada, consider reading books by Canadians. They tell our stories!
All talks are open and free for everyone!
Here’s the lineup:
Claire Dunn
March 22, 1 p.m.
Claire Dunn will talk about her book “At Last Count”. Claire, as a script writer, has likely written something you’ve watched!
Michael Walton
March 28, 1 p.m.
Michael Walton, a Barrie police officer, will present his “APOK” thriller series.
Terry Fallis
April 18, 1 p.m.
The library welcomes Leacock Award winner Terry Fallis with his book “Marionette”.
David Dupuis
May 2, 1 p.m.
David Dupuis of Penetanguishene will tell us about his fantasy and historical books.
Robert Rotenberg
May 23, 1p.m.
Robert Rotenberg, international bestseller and Severn Library’s most circulated author for two years running, will return to the Library.
Here are the upcoming workshops at the Library. Please email library@severn.ca for cost and to register.
Beaded Dreamcatchers
April 11, 1 p.m
Lead by Indigenous artist, April Paul
Making Lip and Body Balm
April 25, 1p.m.
Fusion Glass
May 9, 1p.m.
Keep watching the Library Facebook page for updates and additions.
Registration for the Summer Reading Program for school-aged children will be announced on the Facebook page later this sprlng. Watch for it! For information, please contact the Library.
Did you know that Severn Library in Coldwater provides library services free of charge for residents of Severn and Oro-Medonte? As if that wasn’t enough, you can also get a library card at one of these libraries simply by presenting a Severn Library card: Clearview Public Library, Essa Public Library, Penetanguishene Public Library, Ramara Public Library, Springwater Public Library, Tay Township Public Library
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There are also two e-book collections: Libby and Cloud Library.
If that wasn’t enough, there are lots of other items available to borrow for free,
including Provincial Park passes, passes to the ROM, and a pass for the Toronto Zoo!
Get your card today! Free!
Yes, there is a Free Lunch! Every Friday at Coldwater United Church,
lunch is served free of charge. Come out for a great meal and stimulating company.
Don’t forget the free clothing at St. Andrew’s!
Open 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday,
plus 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.
Please drive carefully in town and mind the crosswalks. Life is precious.